Gezicht op Dordrecht 1888

"Gezicht op Dordrecht" is an etching by Dutch artist Philip Zilcken, created in 1888. The artwork depicts a view of the city of Dordrecht, featuring a prominent church tower in the background and a scene of docked ships and a bustling waterfront in the foreground. This etching showcases Zilcken's masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene, characteristic of his work as a landscape artist. The work is now held in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands, offering viewers a glimpse into the historical and cultural significance of Dordrecht in the late 19th century.